National Resources:

Compassionate Friends
Assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age, and to provide information to help others be supportive.

Massachusetts

AuburndaleCircle of Tapawingo www.circleoftapawingo.org
Provides a one week, overnight camp program in Massachusetts for girls ages 8-13 who have experienced the death of a parent.

ArlingtonChildren’s Room www.childrensroom.orgExtensive resources are provided for children, teens, and adults. They offer family-based peer support groups on-site and help facilitate peer support groups in area schools. Consultations and a variety of educational grief programs and workshops are also offered.

BostonThe Good Grief Program www.goodgriefprogram.orgA large variety of resources are available to help adults help children through their grief journey.

Samaritans Hope: Suicide Prevention samaritanshope.org/Extensive resources are available, including resources for teens. Grief support groups are available in a variety of locations throughout Massachusetts.

KingstonHope Floats www.hopefloatswellness.comOffering bereavement support groups and day-long support retreats free of charge to the community. We also partner with Cranberry Hospice of Plymouth, hosting bereavement groups and programs for adults and children.

Malden
Kids and Grief Hallmarkhealth.orgBereavement support group for children 6-12 who have lost a loved one to death.

North Shore & Greater Boston AreaBertolon Center for Grief & Healing www.hnsgb.orgComprehensive support for adults and children in all stages of the grieving process. Facilitated by compassionate and specially trained bereavement professionals, our support groups help you understand the grieving process, learn ways to manage grief and find the strength to heal in a supportive setting.

SalemGrief After a Substance Passing (GRASP) http://grasphelp.org/meetings/A Grief Recovery Support Group for those who have lost someone to substance abuse & addiction or overdose. Contact GRASPNorthShoreMA@gmail.comfor more information and meeting times.

Wayland, MassJeff’s Place www.jeffsplacemetrowest.orgFree support groups for children, preschool through high school, coping with a meaningful death loss. Simultaneous adult caregiver groups offered.

WilbrahamRick’s Place www.ricksplacema.orgProviding bereavement support to families with young children and area schools at no cost.

Hello Grief provides information and resources about grief in order to break through the current culture of avoidance
that surrounds death and loss. Instead, Hello Grief addresses bereavement head-on for those who are helping others cope,
as well as those who need support on their own personal journey with grief. In a world that doesn't get it, we do.

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